u/Any_Shirt4236

We've all done research for our fanfictions at least once. After all, when we tend to be passionate about our stories, whether it's the concepts, characters, etc. we tend to do a little research just to make sure you've gotten something right. But sometimes, the things you research are outright bizarre, concerning, or may even make your personal FBI agent feel a little suspicious about you. That's what this discussion post is all about.

So what was the most bizarre, concerning out of context, or otherwise THAT thing you had (or even not had to) research for your fic?

For me, I may have a few things, but the one I can remember from the top of my head is doing a little research about >!cat penises, looking up if the penises are retractable, if all felines have barbed penises, and if intercourse was painful with the barbs.!< One of the characters in a fanfic series I'm writing is an anthropomorphic ocelot, and I wanted some funny dialogue in a scene where he and another character are going to >!have sex!<, he brings up having a >!barbed penis. !<Now could I have gone a different route and gave the anthro animal characters >!human penises !<instead? I could have. But come on, it would have made for some funny dialogue if I went for giving my anthro characters fitting >!penises.!<

And speaking of >!animal penises,!< the next tidbit I didn't research myself but was rather flashbanged with when watching a video about gorilla facts was the fact that gorillas have >!tiny penises.!< And now, whenever I write smut with one of the canon characters, who is an anthropomorphic gorilla, I give him a >!tiny penis!< just for that reason.

So now it's your turn. What was THAT thing you researched for your fic? And if you'd like, feel free to share the context.

I finally completed my big passion project: A Tetote Connect fanfic expanding upon the partners in the game. I love Tetote Connect, and this fanfic was my big passion project because I was expanding upon all of the characters when canonically, there's so little to them, but also quite a bit that could have been expanded upon. And now, after almost a yearand a half, it's finally complete, and I couldn't be any prouder. Thank you to those who have read my fic, kudosed, and commented. I love reading your comments especially. Seeing new comments on this fic makes my day. So thank you all for showing love to the fic.

My fic is finally complete, and I feel so very proud.

Fanfiction, like any form of writing, can mean a lot to a person. Sometimes, it's not just writing for something you're a fan of, or speculating on things in canon, or wondering how things would go if just one thing was different. Sometimes, it can be a personal thing as well. And a fanfic can mean a lot to someone.

And that's what this exchange is about: It's about showing off the fanfic that means the most to you.

Maybe it was a deeply personal fic. Maybe it was your absolute favorite fic. Maybe it was your most popular fic. Or maybe you consider it your magnum opus. Either way, that fic meant a lot to you, and here, you can show it off.

For this exchange, you can submit one (1) fic that means a lot to you, and in turn review two (2) fics from two (2) different authors. Make sure reviews are thoughtful and at least 50 words. "From Reddit", fandom-blind, and concrit are opt-in, and respect someone's wishes if they don't want either.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 29th, 11:59 PM EST

REVIEW DEADLINE: Monday, May 4th, 11:59 PM EST

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Have fun reviewing!